Sunflower Oil and Ghee Fusion

A clarified fusion of sunflower oil and Indian ghee (clarified butter) for ethnic cooking. Fits HTS 1517.90.90.90 as other mixtures of vegetable and animal fats. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of residues.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If emulsified dairy-vegetable spread

Ghee-based emulsions mimic margarine, shifting to 1516.

0405.90.20Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If ghee-dominant clarified butter

Primarily dairy clarified fats classify under Chapter 4 butter headings.

1512.19.00Higher: 20.9% vs 17.5%

If sunflower oil fractions only

Pure sunflower seed oil mixtures stay in heading 1512.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cultural/religious certifications (e.g

halal) boost marketability but require origin verification

Iodine value testing differentiates sunflower dominance from balanced mixtures

Avoid dregs inclusion, classified separately in 1522

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